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Liberty Square is one of Charleston's most historic urban parks, serving as a launch dock for passenger ferry boats to the Fort Sumter National Monument, an historic fortress that served a key role in the American Civil War. The park is located along the Cooper River, offering several walking paths to observe the city's shoreline. It is also home to the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center, a state-of-the-art visitor center operated by the National Park Service that offers a variety of interactive interpretive exhibits related to the fort's history and the events that led to the beginning of the Civil War. The visitor center is open to the public daily during business hours, with the exception of major national holidays.

340 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401, Phone: 843-577-0242

Liberty Square
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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